Yes, thank you Beryl! They are beautiful and I am sure we will get a lot of use out of them as the season progresses. I am also curious to hear of your debut! Did anyone make a lasting impression on you?

As for your cousin, Poppy, I swear he is waiting to be old enough to be considered a permanent bachelor just so he can run off and marry Merlin. You’re only speaking of Atticus, but we know you danced with a lot of people. I’m curious to see if a certain Mr. Lestrange had an enjoyable evening, as his attention seemed to be elsewhere all evening. Maybe he and Mr. Blackwood should become friends so they can entertain each other. Ophelia paid him all the attention and he appeared to be eating it up, so who was I to interfere with the happy couple? Olixander must be looking to marry an airhead for boring conversations. I would have provided exciting conversations all night if he’d asked. If he was looking elsewhere for a better time maybe he should stop confusing myself and Ophelia.

I had the opportunity to speak to Mr. Thaddeus Flint at his dinner party, and he is wonderful. I am very excited to continue to speak with him at future events. I don’t know if I told you all, but I did apply to be a student at the Flint Institution this summer! Father approved and Grace nearly had a heart attack.  It was an exciting time all around.

(June can’t help but frown at the enchantmemt, but answers it in the same manner so Ida is unable to see.) I look forward to the party! An excuse to purchase an all black dress is always at the top of my list. I’m sure Ida would be thrilled to join us under the guise of  meeting for tea. I agree with marrying her off quickly. What about having her meet Anthony? Surely he’s nearly ready to settle down and give up his… ways. I wish I had an older brother to introduce her to. If anything else fails, Ida comes without an invite anyway. Would Atticus truly cause a scene at his own event for one person? (End enchantment)

Tea sounds lovely. I’m excited to hear about everyone’s debuts and to compare notes on gentlemen.

J.E.